Popcorn ceilings can make a home feel dated and dingy, but this removal method isn't the best way to return your ceilings to their once-smooth state.

Q. The ceilings throughout our house are a rough textured surface. I think they're made by spraying a heavy textured material over the drywall ceiling construction. We would prefer a smoother ceiling.

Are you renovating your home and thinking about what to do with the ceilings? If your ceilings have texture, you may wonder whether they are popcorn ceilings or another finish entirely. There is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Illustration: Ellie Schiltz/Getty Images Though they were once the height of fashion, these days, many are wondering how to remove ...